It's April 19, 2024, 01:07:17 AM
MC: LudacrisMC: Kanye WestMC: T.I. MC: Talib Kweli
MC: The GameMC: Beanie SigelMC: Jadakiss
MC: Lil' WayneMC: 50 CentMC: Cam'ron
Where's Big L, Eminem, and Chino xl. That list is complete bullshit.
When the MTV hip-hop brain trust reconvenes to reconsider "The Greatest MCs of All Time" five or 10 years from now, these MCs will definitely be in the running for the top 10.
lol at that list, the only people I understand being on there are Talib Kweli & Jada, the rest are
www.mtv.com/news/articles...lines=trueWhen the MTV hip-hop brain trust reconvenes to reconsider "The Greatest MCs of All Time" five or 10 years from now, these MCs will definitely be in the running for the top 10.MC: LudacrisSelected Catalog: Back for the First Time (2000), Word of Mouf (2001), *Chicken-N-Beer (2003), The Red Light District (2004).* = undeniable classicAnalysis: Bottom line, Cris is the most versatile MC in the rap game. He knows no bounds in his raps. The Mouth of the South can tantalize the shawties on love ballads with Usher, help Jamie Foxx maintain heavy airplay while boasting about being a sexual Superman, throw them 'bows on a crunk record, and still hang with the premier lyricists in the game like Nas and Jadakiss on posse cuts with his humorous metaphors and unblemished flow.Forecast: With the mega radio hits showing no signs of stopping and movies now in his repertoire, Cris' already formidable star power is still on the rise. However, the South's most consistent record seller is sometimes a victim of his own charisma: His party record hooks are so contagious and his videos so innovative that sometimes people forget about how nice he is on the mic. Later this year, Luda is dropping his Release Therapy LP, which should give a swift kick in the backside to anyone still sleeping on him.MC: Lil' WayneSelected Catalog: #Get It How U Live! (1997), *#Guerrilla Warfare (1999), Tha Block Is Hot (1999), Lights Out (2000), 500 Degreez (2002), #Let 'Em Burn (2003), *Tha Carter (2004), *Tha Carter II (2005).# = as a member of Hot Boys* = undeniable classicAnalysis: After digesting the classic Tha Carter and its superior sequel, a lot of people down bottom and up top really believe Wayne's self-proclaimed status as "the best rapper alive since the best rapper retired." Even if you don't put him at number one, you can't deny he's in the top five — right now. His arsenal is stacked tight: endless lyrics, a flow that'll make the competition vomit, proven pop and sex appeal, 'hood love and veteran status.Forecast: He's been making music for 10 years and he's only 22 years old? You think LeBron James has a career ahead of him? Weezy is leading the pack of MCs under 25 — like Lloyd Banks, Cassidy and Juelz Santana — who are snatching the baton from the older cats. The future is here.MC: The GameSelected Catalog: *The Documentary (2005).* = undeniable classicAnalysis: Sure, he only has one LP, but his mixtape circuit catalog constantly displays this Compton king is the truth.Forecast: Game has been keeping his name out there recently with beef disses, but if he can stay away from feuds, he's absolutely going to be one of the special artists down the road. And while 50 Cent's hooks and Dr. Dre's beats obviously helped him sell records the first time around, Compton's bad boy has more than proved he can stand alone and shine. He's thought-provoking, audacious and obviously has his metaphors ready.MC: Beanie SigelSelected Catalog: The Truth (1999), The Reason (2001), *The B. Coming (2005).* = undeniable classicAnalysis: He can be heartfelt, humorous and ruthless. Sig is one of the most believable rappers of the past 10 years, and verse-for-verse, he's one of the most consistent.Forecast: He may never give us a huge radio anthem, but that's not what we love Sigel for. He comes with that true grit in his raps. He's a street ambassador. Probably the only criticism Beans has received in his almost 10-year career is that he hasn't dropped that game-changing classic LP yet — which is not to say that the best isn't yet to come. His latest album, The B. Coming, was unequivocally timeless and his best work to date; it was just a little hard for him to push his product from behind prison bars. Now a free man with his batteries recharged, the Broad Street Bully has all the opportunity in the world to put the game under his thumb.MC: JadakissSelected Catalog: #Money, Power & Respect (1998, *#We Are the Streets (2000), Kiss Tha Game Goodbye (2001), Kiss of Death (2004).# = as a member of the LOX* = undeniable classicAnalysis: He's not going to give you a million different flows, he's not going to change his inflection up (he doesn't need to: he has one of the most recognizable voices out there), but he will keep killing you with words. Jadakiss is at home on the throne. Lyrically Kiss' track record the past decade is so impeccable, he's definitely the punch-line king.Forecast: Coming from two dynasties like Bad Boy (circa 1994-9 and Ruff Ryders (circa 1999-2001), Kiss and the LOX have had no problem putting New York in a chokehold with their own D-Block movement. As a soloist, Kiss was certified gold last time out and had his biggest radio hit with "Why." So where does he go from here? Jada has to keep his momentum going with joints that can reach beyond the 'hood.MC: T.I. Selected Catalog: I'm Serious (2001), *Trap Muzik (2003), *Urban Legend (2004), King (2006).* = undeniable classicAnalysis: King is proving to be Tip's breakout LP, solidifying the King of the South's top position in all regions. He's finally crossed over into that rare breed of hip-hop pop star like Jay-Z, who is just as loved in the trap as he is on the airwaves and record stores. And the swagger is unimpeachable. Forecast: Tip feels he should have been a major top dog from the inception of his career, but timing is everything. Now that he's affirmed his artistry in the music biz, he doesn't have to worry when he divvies up his time in Tinsletown. That, too, is proving fruitful, his Hollywood bow in "ATL" was critically acclaimed. The future for Tip is definitely looking it will be the best of both worlds.MC: Cam'ronSelected Catalog: Confessions of Fire (199 , S.D.E. (2000), *Come Home With Me (2002), *#Diplomatic Immunity (2003), *Purple Haze (2004), #Diplomatic Immunity, Vol. 2 (2004).# = with the Diplomats* = undeniable classicAnalysis: Have you ever gone to a show and seen Diplomat fans in action? It's almost like Cam is the epicenter of a cult following. Killa, Juelz Santana and Jim Jones are probably the biggest thing going in their NYC hometown when it comes to 'hood music, proving beyond the shadow of a doubt that you don't have to be multiplatinum "TRL" darlings to be a true rap stars. Cam himself is entertainment personified, whether it be his outlandish interview quotes, even crazier rap sentences or his swaggering outfits. Forecast: Since Cam reintroduced himself in 2002 with the Roc, he's had one consistent formula: To shun high-priced but proven producers in favor of unknown track masters with a gritty sound, which has helped him keep the streets on smash. In the future, he may chase a few more million sales and rap over more commercial beats — which is fine, as long he keeps up his wordplay.MC: Talib KweliSelected Catalog: *#Black Star (1998, ~Reflection Eternal (2000), Quality (2002), The Beautiful Struggle (2004).# = as a member of Black Star~ = as a member of Reflection Eternal* = undeniable classicAnalysis: He's conscious but fly and gets ridiculously busy. Talib's catalog has been deemed respect-worthy for years by his peers and the backpack hip-hop fans. With a little spotlighting by Dave Chappelle, Talib's profile has gone up a couple of notches in recent years.Forecast: Talib is literally one or two hits away from rising above his underground status and capturing the attention of the masses. That, coupled with a little more media savvy, and there's no reason why he couldn't dine with the greats.
cassidy should be on this shit....he's definetely one of the Next Generation 'Greatest MCs Of All Time